I’m sorry. I didn’t realize I was insulting cats, or would not have said that. I also like cats. Every time I see an amusing cat photo posted, (possibly from you?) I forward the photo to my cousin Linda who also loves cats.
The smartest cats out there in my experience are the white Turkish Angoras. Very easy to teach, and they greet you at the door and roll on their backs like a dog. They look you in the eye and pay attention. We had two of them about 12 years apart.
I taught them to SIT, and give me the Paw. Very funny to see a cat do that. My cousin was astounded when I showed her.